Centre asks Meta to pause WhatsApp username rollout; seeks reply in three daysIt has directed Meta to furnish a detailed explanation of the feature within three days. The company has been asked not to roll out the fea...
02 Jul, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
WhatsApp usernames face heat; Byju’s inventory in limboIndia is weighing legal guardrails for WhatsApp usernames amid fresh fraud fears. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
01 Jul, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
Edelweiss AMC crosses Rs 1 lakh crore equity AUM milestone, SIP book at Rs 690 croreEdelweiss Asset Management Company crossed Rs 1 lakh crore in equity AUM, with total assets reaching Rs 1.78 lakh crore. The milestone refl...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.04 PM IST
VC fundraising hits wall; WhatsApp’s new privacy headacheIndian VC firms are facing their hardest fundraising year in a decade as LPs tighten filters and demand cash returns. This and more in toda...
01 Jul, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Worries arise over gaming of WhatsApp usernamesThe feature, expected to roll out later this year, will allow users to connect using usernames instead of sharing their phone numbers. Whil...
01 Jul, 2026, 06.01 AM IST
Good investing outcomes come from doing few boring things well: Nithin KamathZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath said building long-term wealth does not require chasing hot stocks or timing the market. He stressed that ...
30 Jun, 2026, 09.28 PM IST
JioBlackRock Mutual Fund launches Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund, its first SIFJioBlackRock has launched its Prism Hybrid Long-Short Fund, an innovative interval investment strategy allowing twice-weekly redemptions. T...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
HAL announces final dividend of Rs 10 for FY26. Check record date and other detailsHAL has declared a final dividend of Rs 10 per share (200%) for FY26, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM. The record date ...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Zerodha now wants to enter investment banking space, seeks Sebi nodZerodha has applied to SEBI for a Category I merchant banking licence, signalling its entry into investment banking. The move aligns with I...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.05 PM IST
Forget business school? Ankur Warikoo says these 7 films taught him life's sharpest career lessons than his MBAEntrepreneur Ankur Warikoo revealed that some of his most impactful career lessons stemmed not from his MBA, but from films. He highlighted...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.47 AM IST
Amazon CEO meets Modi; Delhivery investors cash outAmazon CEO Andy Jassy met Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the company outlined its long-term plans for India. This and more in today’s ETte...
25 Jun, 2026, 08.21 PM IST
All you need to know about Meta’s Instagram, Whatsapp and Facebook subscription plans in IndiaMeta has launched paid subscription plans for WhatsApp, Instagram, and Facebook in India, offering customisation and convenience features f...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.19 PM IST
Zuckerberg bets on Kunal Shah for WhatsApp’s aggressive financial services, AI pushMeta's WhatsApp is set for a major financial services and AI push with Kunal Shah at the helm. This move aims to leverage AI agents and the...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
WhatsApp's future may not be invented in US but in India, one transaction at a timeMeta’s $900 million investment in Cred and the reported appointment of founder Kunal Shah to a global role at WhatsApp marks a significant ...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.43 PM IST
Inside Meta's India investments: First Reliance, now CredThis was among the tech giant's biggest investments in the Indian startup ecosystem, which also shot Shah into the elite club of global tec...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
Who is Will Cathcart? WhatsApp leader exits after steering it through privacy battles, monetisation pushCathcart’s departure comes at a time when WhatsApp is in the middle of a transition. Under him, the platform recently rolled out Meta’s AI ...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Air India to operate direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai, Abu Dhabi from August 4Air India is launching direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi starting August 4th, significantly expanding international conne...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.10 PM IST